Small Paintings and Drawings

The intimate format of a small works exhibition is ideal for the habit of collecting tiny treasures. Based on the idea of Cabinet Paintings which originated as far back as the 17th Century, these were small paintings, preparatory drawings, small portraits, relief’s and sculptures, which were produced by some of the greatest artists in history for the private enjoyment of individuals and collectors. These were displayed in specially designed cabinets and eventually many artists produced works specifically for these displays.

We regularly hear from our visitors that they have simply run out of wall space! However, we know that you can always squeeze in a tiny painting to some wee corner. To help you with this problem, we have put together this collection of small pictures. We hope you will enjoy browsing through the images in this online virtual exhibition.

  • brushes and paintbox

    Gary Anderson RSW

    Paint and Brushes

  • a cloud over landscape

    Anna H. Geerdes

    Four Hills, 2021

  • pot plants on steps

    Jack Knox RSA RSW RGI HFRIAS D.Litt

    Pot plants on steps

  • landscape

    Alma Wolfson DA

    Sunlit Field, Gleneagles

  • dog

    Whyn Lewis

    Half-light

  • abstract

    Linda Styles

    Love & Kindness

  • figures

    Ian Howard RSA

    Transfiguration Study

  • sitting figure

    George B. Innes

    Sitting Figure, arms over body

  • abstract

    Will Maclean RSA

    Heavy Weather Log

  • man in blue suit sitting on woman fashioned as a hill

    Adrian Wisziewski RSA RSW RGI

    As Tides Rise Civilisations Fall

  • Scene of Glasgow University with old fashioned street lamp

    Iona Roberts

    Glasgow University

    Sold

  • A pheasant on a snowy landscape

    Jack Knox RSA RSW RGI HFRIAS D.Litt

    Pheasant in the Wilderness

  • view under a bridge

    Elizabeth Cope

    Flyover from River Lea, London city Island 2

  • a cat

    Helen Fay

    Pudding Moon

  • parkland scene

    Gregor Smith RSW

    In the Tiergarten, Berlin

  • garden scene

    James Tweedie RGI

    A Full Moon Attracts Moonbirds to the Garden

  • mushroom

    Alasdair Stephen

    False Chanterelle

  • heron in the sea

    Jack Knox RSA RSW RGI HFRIAS D.Litt

    Heron fishing at Daybreak

  • figure with a lamp

    Ana Maria Pacheco

    Study for Sheba & Solomon (i), 1997-8

  • a dog

    Whyn Lewis

    Return

  • two figures

    Anthony Fry

    Two Nudes in a Landscape

  • a rainbow

    Jack Knox RSA RSW RGI HFRIAS D.Litt

    Rainbow over breakers

  • a dog and a rabbit

    Whyn Lewis

    The Dance

  • landscape

    Craig Peacock

    Glen Etive 2

  • an owl

    Helen Fay

    Dusk, 2019

  • tree in a landscape

    Gregor Smith RSW

    Canal du Midi

  • abstract

    Philip Reeves RSA PPRSW RGI RE

    Winter Slope

  • abstract

    Linda Styles

    Weird Stuff

  • stag

    Alasdair Wallace

    Bag Stag

  • landscape

    Alma Wolfson DA

    Racing Clouds, Perthshire

  • tennis net

    Charlotte Johnston

    Boys Game, 2018

  • street scene

    Iona Roberts

    Hill Street, Winter Study

  • leaf

    Alasdair Stephen

    Japanese Maple

  • landscape

    Alma Wolfson DA

    Towards Loch Broom

  • abstract

    Ian Howard RSA

    Mellifico

  • a paintbox

    Gary Anderson RSW

    Little Tin Paintbox

  • a cat

    Helen Fay

    Late Thursday

  • a woman reading

    Adrian Wiszniewski RSA RSW RGI

    Reading French

  • woman beating carpets

    Bet Low

    Woman Beating Carpets

  • abstract

    Dennis Buchan RSA

    Foreshore Quartet I, 2001

  • mushroom

    Alasdair Stephen

    Glutinous waxcap

  • abstract

    Linda Styles

    Old Quarter

  • a butterfly

    Damian Henry

    Flutterby

  • snake on a tree

    Ana Maria Pacheco

    Christian Beasts, Serpent 2003

  • atmospheric scene

    Gregor Smith RSW

    Ross of Mull

  • asparagus

    Jack Knox RSA RSW RGI HFRIAS D.Litt

    Asparagus, 1987

  • figures

    Ana Maria Pacheco

    Study for Sheba & Solomon, iv, 1997-8

  • street scene

    James Tweedie RGI

    After a Rainstorm, 2019

  • a bird

    Shona Kinloch

    Huff

  • figures in a landscape

    Joe Fan RSA

    Glass

  • abstract

    Cecil King

    Ochre on Orange

  • A horse leaping

    Lys Hansen

    Animal Magic

  • abstract

    Philip Reeves RSA PPRSW RGI RE

    Hexagonal Fragment

  • a figure

    Lys Hansen

    Dissolving Forms

  • man on a horse

    George Wyllie

    Yipee

  • semi abstract composition

    Ian Howard RSA

    Merry Christmas Mimmo

  • a pigeon

    Shona Kinloch

    Shoo!

  • seagulls swans on river lea with cranes in the background

    Elizabeth Cope

    Seagulls, Swans and Cranes, River Lea from London City Island

  • figure

    Mark I'Anson

    Isla

  • cliffs

    Gregor Smith RSW

    Punta de Cala Nans, Cadaques, 2019

  • a potted plant

    Naimh McConaghy

    Vicious

  • abstract

    Paul Feiler

    Ambit GXXIV, 1979

  • abstract

    Will Maclean RSA

    HMS Spitfire (Jutland)

  • cliffs

    Gregor Smith RSW

    Passing Rora Head, Hoy, 2021

  • garden scene

    Henry Kondracki RSA

    Annie's Garden

  • figures

    Will Maclean RSA

    The Sculpture Lesson

  • abstract

    Tom Macdonald

    Signal, 1981

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